Escape the crowds on this relatively unknown 11.5-mile loop trail in the western Yosemite Valley and be rewarded with views of Yosemite’s major icons, including El Capitan, Bridalveil Fall and Sentinel Rock.

There are some national park secrets that are only revealed in the winter. And each park offers different adventures to discover. Yellowstone National Park, for example, is a snow-lover’s paradise with a host of active options.